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This is a vintage trade card from the renowned German company Hartwig & Vogel A.G. of Dresden. The card features a vibrant illustration titled \"Concert auf Deck\" (Concert on Deck), depicting a lively scene aboard a luxury steamer. The front of the card advertises \"SEEREISE AUF EINEM LUXUSDAMPFER\" (Sea Voyage on a Luxury Steamer) and includes the company\'s name, Hartwig & Vogel, Dresden, along with the card number No. 614.The reverse side of the card details a \"Sammel-Albums\" (Collector\'s Albums) program, encouraging the collection of these \"Sammelbilder\" (collectible pictures) from Hartwig & Vogel A.-G. Dresden. This piece of ephemera offers a glimpse into late 19th or early 20th-century advertising and popular culture, specifically the allure of luxury travel and the hobby of collecting trade cards. It is a unique historical artifact for collectors of vintage advertising, maritime history, or German ephemera.Verified Specifications:
Brand/Maker: Hartwig & Vogel A.G. Dresden
Item Type: Trade Card / Sammelbild
Era/Style: Victorian / Early 20th Century, Advertising Ephemera
Theme: Sea Voyage, Luxury Steamer, Concert on Deck
Material: Cardstock
Specifications: No. 614
Dimensions: Approximately 2.75 x 4.25 inches (7 x 10.8 cm)
Included Components: One (1) trade card as pictured
Country of Origin: Germany
